# Error 404 - Page not found

Source: https://seventhqueen.com/docs/common/error-404/

An **Error 404** is generated when the browser is unable to find a page, image, video etc. **It's not unusual** to see an Error 404 in WordPress and the most common cause is updating a custom post type or taxonomy, this can occur when updating a plugin.

![](https://cdn.seventhqueen.com/docs/media/2019/04/Permalinks-error-404-post-name.png)

## Resolving Error 404

Go to WP Admin > Settings > Permalinks and **re-save your permalink options**. Even if there is no change to your settings click 'Save'. You should now see the error 404 for a page is no longer present.

_Note: If you're using BuddyPress it is important that you select 'Post name' as the permalink option for BuddyPress to work correctly. _